BIRTHDAYS

THE PERIPHERY My Birthday at Home Sunday--and Those I've Had Abroad
Sunday was my birthday.
To Americans, this meant a lit-up face from those who found out and them offering a pat on the back.
"Hey! Happy birthday!" they said.
Why do we do this? Just 'cause. It's s...Posted on 5/17/16 at 10:21 AM

FARMBLEAT Observations on a holiday weekend
It seems rather ironic that on a day set aside for Americans to give thanks for all they have, we can now view YouTube videos of fist fights, all-out brawls, tramplings and tazings thanks to the big b...Posted on 12/1/14 at 5:07 PM

LAGNIAPPE: A FOOD BLOG Here's to 49 forever
Birthdays have always been a big deal in my family thanks to DotMom. She always went all out to make sure we felt special on our day, and even when her kids became adults, always insisted that each of...Posted on 2/5/13 at 12:54 PM

OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! Happy Birthday, Ringo Starr!
Today is Ringo Starr's 69th birthday.
I wouldn't have known this if my dad hadn't come to town and had dinner with me. He walked into the newsroom and said something like "I've got a quiz for you...Posted on 7/7/09 at 8:12 AM